Cold weather engineering Alaska/Canada design

[jplay2519]

Anybody know of good references for permafrost and cold weather design? Does Alaska have a state building code with guidance once these? does the Canadian code have guidance on this? I'll probably order a copy of both but want to ensure I'm getting something that will help me learn about the design.

 

[atrizzy]

I don't think you'll get around (nor should you want to get around) working with a geotechnical engineer specializing in foundation design for permafrost.

Cold weather design alone is much simpler. Still you'll need geotechnical input to determine frost depth, adfreezing forces, soil lateral stiffness, etc.

 

[oldestguy]

There are numerous publications, associations, etc. with lots of information out there. This Google search is just a start.
Canadian publications on cold constructing

 

[thaidavid40]

The USACE design guide manual TM 5-852-1 through 5 has a complete look at Arctic construction from a military (and general) standpoint.
Dave

Thaidavid